Getting a great start
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Welcome to the education family! We're glad you're joining us in a career where we truly do make a difference. Teaching is exciting, rewarding, satisfying -- and never boring. It also is difficult, draining and sometimes unbelievably heart-wrenching.
As a teacher, you will help shape the life and the learning of every one of your students. We want you to know that the Washington Education Association supports you, starting today and continuing all the way through retirement. Your WEA dues provide you with a wealth of prepaid services -- professional development, contract bargaining, help with education reforms, and political action.
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As a WEA member, you are on a team that includes your local, the statewide WEA and the National Education Association. By working together, we are a powerful force to improve the working and learning conditions for your students and for you.
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Avoid legal pitfalls
"I'm a good teacher. I don't have to worry about legal complaints." Unfortunately, life in today's schools is not always that easy. Find out ways to avoid troubles that can befall even the best teachers. More
Certification
Don't avoid this important area! Rules for certification have been changing dramatically in recent years. Let WEA help you navigate the state's complex regulations so that you can stay up-to-date, and keep your certificate up to standards. More
Professional Development
WEA offers a variety of local and statewide professional development opportunities, including help with National Board certification. More
About WEA's Web site
WEA is involved with much more than bargaining and contract protections. Take a moment to explore around our Web site, and note these shortcuts to help make it easier to find your way back to a favorite Web page, or to share the address with a friend. More
Getting started
WEA offers For Starters: A handbook for new teachers that is packed full of practical tips for your first days of teaching from classroom vets. Topics cover everything from classroom management to who you should get to know in the building, along with tips for parent conferences, substitute teachers and avoiding legal headaches. More